KILNBRIDGE STRUCTURES LTD - Formwork Apprenticeship

Go Construct; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave a year

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount service

Free financial advice with a професion

Mental health and well-being support

Employee Owned Trust yearly bonus

Work social events

Job summary

Kilnbridge Structures Ltd is offering a Formwork Apprentice position in Greater London. You will gain hands-on experience on major construction projects while earning and learning the Formworker (level 2) training.

Expect to work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm with some Saturday shifts; 40 hours per week. The apprenticeship runs 1 year 6 months, starting as early as December 2026, with on-site learning plus college-based training at THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or higher required.
• Labour (green) GCSE or equivalent is expected.
• Let Kilnbridge know other relevant qualifications or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in make formwork and falsework casts or moulds to form concrete items.
• Read and interpret site drawings, instructions and plans.
• Measure, shape and cut materials like wood and metal.
• Build wooden structures using power and hand tools.
• Assemble pre-made metal frames, scaffolding and platforms.
• Assist in quality checking casts to ensure correct shape and measurements.
• Move, handle and store materials safely.
• Perform site clean-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4)

GCSE Labour (Green)

Job description

Start your career with Kilnbridge as a Formwork Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience working on major construction projects, earn while you learn, and develop industry-recognised skills alongside experienced professionals. If you're hardworking, eager to learn Kilnbridge can help you build the foundations for your future.

Annual wage: £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
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Training course: Formworker (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, with two half hour breaks. There may be some Saturday shifts, available from 7:30am to 1:00pm.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 07 December 2026

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

As a Formwork Apprentice, you will support site teams with a range of groundwork activities, including:

• Assist in make formwork and falsework 'casts' or moulds to form concrete items like foundations, staircases, beams, columns and walls
• Assist in read and interpret site drawings, instructions and plans
• Measure, shape and cut materials like wood and metal
• Build wooden structures using power and hand tools
• Assemble pre-made metal frames, scaffolding and platforms
• Assist in quality checking casts to make sure shape and measurements are correct
• Work with other site workers to pour concrete once set, take formwork apart to be reused
• Move, handle and store materials safely
• Perform site clean-up

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED

Your training course

Formworker (level 2)

Your training plan

You will work towards a:

• Level 2 Formwork Apprenticeship Standard

Training will be delivered through a combination of on-site learning and attendance one week a month at Kilnbridge's chosen apprenticeship provider.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)
• Labour (grade Green)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

Other things to consider:

• This is a physically demanding role.
• Work is primarily carried out outdoors on construction sites.
• Travel to different project locations may be required.
• Applicant must be committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• You need to have a CSCS card to apply for this apprenticeship.

About this company

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, known for delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic construction and infrastructure projects taking shape in the UK.

We combine technical excellence with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, ensuring every project responds not only to immediate needs, but to future demands.
Kilnbridge comprises four distinct operational business, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that our clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address our clients’ needs across the entire lifecycle of a structure.

Our expertise encompasses all materials and spans reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, and complex structural alterations. In short, wedesign,build,adapt,repairandprotectour clients’ structures.

https://www.kilnbridge.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 20 days annual leave a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount service
• Free financial advice with a professional
• Mental health and well-being support
• Employee Owned Trust yearly bonus
• Work social events

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will undergo further development opportunities, including plant operations, specialist groundwork activities and supervisory qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KILNBRIDGE STRUCTURES LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057911.